“Pat Summitt Biopic Premieres During March Madness”
March has long been the peak month for college basketball fans. Good Morning America announced a new Pat Summitt documentary on March 19.
Documentary overview
The film is titled Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story. It profiles the coach who reshaped women’s college basketball.
Production credits include Rock’n Robin Productions, Trilogy Films, and Tribeca Studios. ABC News Studios commissioned the project.
Creative team and honors
Dawn Porter directed the film. She is the founder of Trilogy Films and a 2024 National Arts and Humanities Medal recipient.
Clare Smith Marash served as producer for Trilogy Films. Tyler Summitt publicly thanked the production teams and Robin Roberts.
Trailer, contributors and themes
Good Morning America aired the trailer and Robin Roberts introduced the segment. The Pat_Summitt_LG account shared the trailer on March 19, 2026.
The documentary includes rare interviews with Pat Summitt. It features appearances by Mickie DeMoss, Holly Warlick, Billie Jean King, and others.
- Peyton Manning
- Dawn Staley
- Tamika Catchings
The film uses archival footage to offer intimate moments. It examines Summitt’s impact beyond the basketball court.
Release plan
The documentary debuts March 25 on Hulu and on Hulu via Disney+ bundles. It airs March 29 on ESPN2 and April 5 on ESPN.
The timing aligns with Women’s History Month and March Madness. Robin Roberts emphasized the symbolic timing and the family’s trust in the project.
Tennessee program and NCAA context
The Tennessee women’s team met the media on March 20 in Ann Arbor. Their first-round NCAA game tip was scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern on ESPN.
The Lady Vols faced the possibility of ending a seven-game losing streak or concluding their season. Coach Kim Caldwell addressed the program’s history and expectations.
Coach Caldwell’s remarks
Caldwell described the Tennessee environment as steeped in history. She contrasted it with her Division II background and modest resources there.
She said the staff and players receive top-tier support. Caldwell added the team still had time left in the season to improve.
Players and press availability
Guard Nya Robertson and center Janiah Barker joined Caldwell at the press conference. The full presser and practice footage were made available online.
Related reporting and publications
Maria M. Cornelius has covered the Lady Vols since 1998. She worked at the Knoxville News Sentinel and now serves as a senior writer/editor at MoxCar Marketing + Communications.
Cornelius authored The Final Season: The Perseverance of Pat Summitt in 2016. A 10th anniversary edition will be released June 16, 2026.
Filmogaz.com will provide updates and coverage as more screening details emerge. Fans can stream the trailer and the film on the announced platforms.
